Apr
22
Another hustings last night, this time organised by the Craigmillar Regeneration Forum. It was a small but well informed crowd who asked tough questions but all in a “disagree without being disagreeable” manner The subject of a new high school for Craigmillar was raised with some passion. When I was education convener, plans for this …
Apr
21
Another hustings tonight, this time a joint effort by a local residents group and the Edinburgh Stop the War branch. Disability, housing and Afghanistan were the topics on the flyer but the conversation was much more wide ranging. It was wonderfully chaired by a local resident called Cait who says she’s never done anything like …
Apr
20
The first major local hustings for Edinburgh Eastern took place last night. Organised by Portobello Community Council, it took place in Portobello Old Parish Church. Attendance was strong with well over a hundred in the audience. It was a good debate allowing us as candidates to “disagree without being disagreeable”. The questions were challenging covering …
Apr
07
Going to spend some time down at Portobello Power League this morning watching the National Street Soccer Eastern divisions. http://www.streetsoccerscotland.org/ This is soccer for homeless and social disadvantaged folk to experience a new opportunity in winning, self esteem, fitness and hope. Partnered with the homeless world cup this project is rooted in communities for those …
Mar
31
Hustings dates are coming in quickly now. I have 4 local ones so far and am expecting more. I will put up details once they are confirmed. Its one of those bits of the political experience that has both extremes; it’s a vulnerable place where you can feel very exposed and yet also get a …
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